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POC-2014-02 – POC, 2014 Qtr 2, Vol. XI Issue 3-Apr

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Record Summary

Evidence Category:

Published Source

Record Type:

Newsletter

Date:

Apr 2014

Individuals Mentioned:

William Andrews, Cassius Clay, David Clay, Elizabeth Johnston Clay, Henry Clay, John Henry Clay, Joseph Clay, Martha (King) Clay, Mary [Warfield] Clay, Ralph Clay, Thomas Clay, William Mitchell Clay, John Clay(e), Connie Collins, Nancy Cook, Louise Copenhaver, Bob Deans, Pat Dunford, Karen E. Gable, Robert [Gable], Charles “Charlie” Herrick, Charles Knighton, Debra Jo MacDonald, Martha McCartney, Barbara J. Miller, Marco [Miller], Meri G. “Trudy” Myers, Chrisse [Parker], Lori J. Parker, Linda Pittano, Mary Richardson, Hazel Settles, Amy MacDonald Slater, Scott [Slater], Douglas Smith, [John] Smith, Wallace Stegner, Mary Clay Stewart, Ralph [Stewart], Rebecca Sullivan, Roderick [Sullivan], Mary Theobald, Shirley Wilcox

Repository:

Clay Family Society Digital Archives

Archive Reference:

Folder: 01_Pieces_of_Clay/2007-2025

Summary

Focused on 2014 Gathering, Wanted (President, Meetings Director and Director
at Large) – Charles Herrick President

Clay Line: Board

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Source Citation

Pieces of Clay, Clay Family Society, (Spring 2014): 2 pages; CFS Archive ID POC-2014-02.

Historical Context

The newsletter highlights several key genealogical findings and developments within the Clay Family Society:

1. New Member Lineages:
– Barbara J Miller traces her ancestry to William Mitchell Clay through Ralph and Mary (Clay) Stewart.
– Karen E Gable descends from Henry Clay of Virginia (1838-1916).
– Rebecca Sullivan is descended from Joseph and Elizabeth (Johnston) Clay of Tallapoosa, Georgia.
– Meri G [Trudy] Myers and her daughters (Debra Jo MacDonald, Amy MacDonald Slater, Lori J Parker) are descendants of Cassius and Mary [Warfield] Clay.
– Hazel Settles and her son Douglas Smith trace their roots to John Henry and Martha (King) Clay of Virginia and North Carolina.

2. Genealogical Research Focus:
The Society encourages research into all branches of the Clay family, emphasizing both historical and contemporary connections.

The upcoming family gathering in Williamsburg-Jamestown will feature presentations by historians and genealogists, including a keynote by Martha McCartney, focusing on early Virginia genealogy and the Clay family’s presence in the region.

A special tour will highlight Jordan’s Journey, where John CLAYE was enumerated in 1624, providing insights into early westward expansion and the family’s colonial roots.

3. Community and Collaboration:
The Society fosters collaboration among members to share genealogical successes and challenges, with opportunities for mini-reports and networking at gatherings.

The newsletter underscores the importance of connecting with distant relatives and preserving family history for future generations.

These findings reflect ongoing efforts to document, verify, and celebrate the diverse branches and historical significance of the Clay family.